Volume 8 (2024)

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Research Article

Capital Structure, Liquidity and Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria

Jibril Ramalan^*, Inuwa Jamilu, Olatoke Taofiq, Usman Adamu Babayayi

The study examines the moderating effect of liquidity decision on the relationship between capital structure and performance of listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria. The data were extracted from the annual reports and accounts of the companies for a period of 5 years (2018-2022). The study employed ex-post factor research design and Stata version (17) was used in analysing the data. The resu...

Oct, 2024 pp. 44-59

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Research Article

Revenue Generation And Stamp Duty On Economic Growth In Nigeria (2015-2023)

Ali Dalha Haruna^*

This study examined the impact of revenue generation and stamp duty on Nigeria's economic growth from 2015 to 2023. The research investigates the relationship between revenue collection mechanisms; particularly stamp duty, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, employment rates, and investment levels. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how stamp duty contributes t...

Oct, 2024 pp. 35-43

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Research Article

A Survey Of Customers’ Intention To Adopt Islamic Banking Services In Nigeria: Evidence From Jaiz Bank Plc, Abuja

Abdulkadir Usman^*, Adamu Mohammed, Muhammad O. Aisha, Sulaiman Abdul Liman, Mohammed Ibrahim Giddi, Mustapha Yarima, Mahmood Musa Mahmood, Salihu Adelabu Abdulwaheed, M. A. Mawoli

This study attempts to examine the major factors that affect banking customers’ intention to adopt Islamic banking services in Nigeria. The study is premised on quantitative analysis. Four hundred (400) questionnaires were administered on JAIZ Bank customers and three hundred and eighty (380) questionnaires were retrieved from respondents, representing 95% return rate. The study uses multiple regr...

Oct, 2024 pp. 1-20

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Research Article

Imperative Of Store Atmosphere In Building Customer Relationship In Retailing Business

Adeyemi Abdulwasiu^*

This study examined the effect of store atmosphere on building customer relationship of chosen retail businesses in Lagos state, Nigeria. Quantitative method was used as a research design; the population size was infinite. Survey method through questionnaire was used to gather the primary data; Godden (2004) model sample size was adopted and 246 was determined as sample size, multistage sampling t...

Oct, 2024 pp. 21-34

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Research Article

Effects of Dynamic Capability on SMEs Performance in Kano State

Auwal Kabir Abdullahi^*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu

Dynamic capabilities are primary drivers of a firm’s performance and thus of key interest to managers. Yet the way in which dynamic capabilities secure the competitive advantage for SMEs has received little empirical attention. This study set out to uncover the influence of dynamic capabilities on the SMEs performance in Kano, Nigeria. One hundred and thirty two copies of questionnaire were distri...

Oct, 2024 pp. 254-267

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Research Article

Foreign Exchange Rate Unification and Foreign Portfolio Investment Inflows: Evidence from Nigeria

Mohammed Aminu Bello^*, Kabiru Umar

This study examines the impact of foreign exchange rate unification on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows in Nigeria, using data from 2014 to 2024. The analysis employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to explore both long-run and short-run dynamics between foreign exchange rates and FPI. The findings reveal that a unified official exchange rate positively influences FPI in ...

Oct, 2024 pp. 240-253

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Research Article

Technological Acceptance & Efficiency Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kwara State

Salau Alhaji Abdulazeez^*, Brimah Nassir Aminu, Yusuf Ismail, Mosinmilelouwa Paul Adeojo

The widespread adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by Small and MediumSized Enterprises (SMEs) has ushered in a new era of business visibility and competitiveness. SMEs can leverage technology, such as social media and email communication, as powerful marketing tools to gain a competitive edge. While large corporations have inherent advantages in terms of human and financial...

Oct, 2024 pp. 225-239

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Research Article

Competitive Capabilities And Performance Of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises: Empirical Evidence From Southwestern Nigeria

Oladoye Muritala Oyetola^*, Osuolale Olatunde Misbaudeen, Akinlo Ilemobayo

The study examined the effect of competitive capabilities on performance of the selected Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (SMMEs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study. Primary data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaire. The population comprised of the 1,983 registered SMMEs as contained in the directories of Small and Me...

Oct, 2024 pp. 210-224

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Research Article

Self- Efficacy and Career Enhancement Of Bayero University Dental Graduates

Shukurat Moronke Bello^*, Babatunde O. Bamgbose, Muazu H.Muazu

Traditionally, clinical student mentoring has focused on advancing mentees from novice to more respectable positions within clinical practices. Mentoring, a relationship where an expert (mentor) offers career, psychological or instrumental support to an individual with less experience (protégé), can enhance the protégé’s career behaviour and development. With medical entrepreneurship on the rise, ...

Oct, 2024 pp. 195-209

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Research Article

Long Run Effect Of Trade Openness On Unemployment In Nigeria

Mohammad Adamu^*, Ahmad Isah Ammani, Ahmed Inusa Baba

Integrating the world economy through trade openness helps reduce poverty and unemployment. Despite the influence of trade openness to employment generation, the unemployment in Nigeria continues to rise. This study examines the effect of trade openness on unemployment in Nigeria, covering the period from 1982 to 2022. The study used Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL). The computed ARDL result...

Oct, 2024 pp. 181-194

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Research Article

Revisiting the Impact Of Audit Committee Attributes On Audit Lag In The Banking Sector Of The Nigerian Exchange Group

Musa Musa Muhammad^*, Idris Adamu Adamu, Alasan Ali Ibrahim

The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between audit committee attributes and audit report lag among listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study adopted a correlation research design in which secondary data are collected from the annual report published by the listed deposit money banks in Nigeria and the NSE fact book for the period of five years from 2018 to 2022. Descrip...

Oct, 2024 pp. 170-180

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Research Article

Effects Of Islamic Financial Products On The Profitability Of Selected Women Entrepreneurs In Nigeria

Sumayya Adam Ahmad^*, Ganiyat a. Adesina-Uthman

Despite the growing importance of Islamic finance and women's entrepreneurship in developing economies, there is limited empirical evidence on how Sharia-compliant financial products impact the profitability of women-led businesses. This research addresses this gap by employing a Tobit regression analysis on data collected from 357 women entrepreneurs across five Nigerian states. The findings reve...

Oct, 2024 pp. 154-169

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Research Article

Human capital (HC) Development and SMES Performance: A Conceptual Review

Ahmed Abdulkazeem^*, Estherose Nwanyioma Duruh, Stanley Eno Abang, Kamoru Lanre Akanbi, Dauda Abdulwaheed

This conceptual paper examines Human Capital Development (HCD) and its impact on SME performance in Nigeria. The literature on HCD strongly supports the existence of a causal relationship between HCD and SME performance. Organizations strive to hire individuals who can enhance operational efficiency and contribute to competitive advantage and organizational success, which can be achieved through H...

Oct, 2024 pp. 123-137

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Research Article

Moderating Role Of Environmental Management Adoption On The Relationship Between Green Innovation And SMES Performance In Kano State Nigeria

Ahmad Adamu Ibrahim^*, Ahmad Muhammad Musa, Farouk Ado Madaka

The study examined the moderating role of environmental management adoption on the relationship between green innovation (green product innovation, green process innovation, green management innovation) and SMEs performance in Kano state, Nigeria. The study adopting quantitative research design and a sample of 220 SMEs registered with Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture...

Oct, 2024 pp. 138-153

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Research Article

Sustainability Disclosure And Market Value Of Banks In Nigeria: The Mediating Role Of Investors

Utile Bem Josep^*, Ame Jacob O

Changes in the market value of corporate organisations have been a major concern to stakeholders especially the investors. Extant literature opines that the market value of organisations may change as a result of the attraction of more investors to the company through the sustainability activities of such organisations. To confirm this opinion, this study examined the mediating effect of investors...

Oct, 2024 pp. 106-122

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Research Article

Assessing The Influence Of Audit Quality On Share Prices In The Financial Services Sector: The Roles Of Audit Fees, Audit Tenure, And Audit Firm Size

Ogbu, Godwin Otseme^*, Tyoakosu, Simon A

This study addresses the critical issue of the relationship between audit quality and share prices in Nigeria's financial services sector, a key driver of economic growth that has experienced significant fluctuations in market valuations. The main aim was to examine the effects of audit fees, audit tenure, and audit firm size on share prices. Utilizing a sample of 32 financial service firms listed...

Oct, 2024 pp. 89-105

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Research Article

Human resource management practice and the efficiency of Listed deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.

Nicodemus Urube Ola^*, Patience Ote Ola, Anthony Idoko Onoja

The study examined the effect of human resource management practice on the efficiency of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. Human resource management practice was proxy by staff recruitment and training (RT), staff remuneration (SR), health care and safety (HCS) while organizational efficiency is measure by return on asset. Using an ex-post facto research design, the requisite data for analysi...

Oct, 2024 pp. 76-88

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Research Article

Determinants of Food Security In Sub-Saharan Africa: Effect Of ICT And Financial Improvement

Adeyinka Emmanuel Adeyemi^*, Olukayode Amos Odefunsho

Several issues have been identified as reasons for food security in Sub-Saharan African countries but the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) as well as financial improvement on food security cannot be ascertained. Sequel to this, the study investigates the influence of ICT and financial improvement on food security. The study selected 39 sub–Saharan African Countries to ca...

Oct, 2024 pp. 60-75